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Oakland Unified School District reduced its projected deficit for the 2024-25 fiscal year from $95 million to $30 million. However, the new budget fails to meet the required 3% reserve, cutting starting reserves to just over $26 million.
PRIDE NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences attracted over 2,000 attendees, celebrating inclusivity with drag performances and local artists. NightLife events, held weekly, aim to engage diverse communities, with this year's PRIDE event praised for its welcoming atmosphere.
The San Francisco Unified School District will continue offering ethnic studies courses for fall 2025, reversing plans to temporarily shelve the program. Superintendent Maria Su will oversee curriculum changes and ensure administrative regulation of supplemental materials.
Santa Clara County residents can access daily updates on local news via Local News Matters, a platform dedicated to reporting on significant events affecting the area. The site emphasizes the importance of community support in sustaining its operations.
Port of Oakland officials propose renaming Oakland International Airport to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, responding to prior legal challenges from San Francisco. A federal ruling blocked a previous name due to trademark concerns, but port officials believe this new name addresses those issues while reflecting regional identity. The port's board will discuss the new name at a meeting on July 10.
The Commonwealth Club World Affairs hosted its third-annual Human Rights Summit in San Francisco, focusing on the impact of artificial intelligence on the LGBTQIA+ community. Panelists discussed challenges like social media discrimination and algorithmic bias, highlighting the experiences of content creators who face barriers on platforms like Facebook and YouTube. Activists emphasized the need for greater transparency and representation in digital spaces.
A multi-vehicle crash in Albany claimed the life of 40-year-old Daniel Alejandro Oliva Morales, a father of three. His family has established a GoFundMe to support them during this tragic time. Meanwhile, Peninsula cities have canceled Fourth of July fireworks due to local construction.
San Francisco's Pride Weekend in 2025 featured vibrant events with minimal disruptions, aside from a brief booing incident at the Trans March. Mayor Daniel Lurie emphasized community support and hope during the festivities, contrasting the city's positivity with broader political tensions.
Workers at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland ended their strike on June 30, 2025, following a federal judge's refusal to halt UCSF's integration plan. The plan, set to take effect on July 6, will transition hospital workers to UCSF's employment, which the union claims will reduce their take-home pay by approximately $10,000.
Marin County supervisors approved tentative labor agreements with the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association and Teamsters Local 856’s Deputy District Attorney Unit. The agreements, which include cost-of-living adjustments of up to 11% over three years, will be voted on by union members before final board approval.